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YUNHAI-1 01 (41857)
COSPAR: 2016-068A | Alt Name: Yunhai 1-01
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2016
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC603
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41857
International Designator
2016-068A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:41:56 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.58°
Right Ascension
196.13°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
18.58°
Period
100.51 min
Mean Motion
14.33 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YUNHAI-1 01
Alternative Name
Yunhai 1-01
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SAST
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 41857U 16068A 26185.27912771 .00000312 00000-0 13076-3 0 9990
2 41857 98.5839 196.1251 0004008 18.5791 341.5539 14.32715674504275
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YUNHAI-1 01, also known as Yunhai 1-01, is a meteorology and earth observation satellite launched on November 11, 2016, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSC) using the Chang Zheng 2D launch vehicle. Built by SAST and operating under its ownership, this satellite uses the CAST2000 bus configuration and has dimensions of 2 meters in length, a diameter of 1.5 meters, and a span of 4 meters when solar arrays are deployed. It carries equipment including two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite weighs 800 kg both at launch and dry mass, and its payload is named Yunhai-1 01 xing. YUNHAI-1 01 has a reflective cross-section area (RCS) of 4.241 square meters and assumes a box shape with two panels attached.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
4
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.241
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yunhai-1 01 xing
Purpose
Meteorology, earth observation
Mission
Meteorology, earth observation
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yunhai-1
Configuration
CAST2000 bus ?
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
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